history of Malmo

Recorded in 1989 and 1990 for the 25th anniversary of Malmo School and Malmo Plains Community League in Edmonton, Alberta. Created by Mrs. D Olstad, Miss Lynne Harrison, and year 4/5 students. Featuring the principal Jackie Hoble and founder of the Apple Innovation Centre, Gloria Cathcart.

50th Anniversary and Reunion

Malmo Plains Community's 50th Anniversary celebration on June 6, 2015 was a huge success! Many people who live in or have lived in Malmo Plains, have attended Malmo Plains Elementary School or have been a part of the community in another way reunited on this historic occasion!

Schedule of Events - Saturday, June 6, 2015

12:00 - 14:00 // Food Truck Lunch // TarmacJoin us for lunch at the tastiest food truck, the Lemon Grass Grill! Keep an eye on this page for updates if additional trucks are added.

12:00 - 16:00 // Bouncy Castles // Field South of PlaygroundWhat better way to start a celebration than with four hours of an exhilarating bouncy castle such as the “Adrenaline Rush II” from Astro Jump of Edmonton. Additional bouncy castle(s) will also be available.

15:00 // Time Capsule Opening // Celebration TentDon’t miss the historic opening of the 25 year Malmo time capsule. Items were placed in this time capsule, shaped like a large pencil, by students of Malmo Elementary School 25 years ago. It has hung in the library at Malmo School for nearly the entire time since then. Be a part of history by witnessing it’s opening!

15:00 - 22:00 // Historical Display // Celebration TentBring your own Malmo related historical photos and artifacts to show them off over the weekend of the celebration. Scanned or other digital items can be sent in advance to tprentice@gmail.com if you would like them to be included in a slideshow and/or the “Celebrate Malmo” website.

16:00 - 17:00 // Flags Match // Malmo PlaygroundRelive your childhood, or if you are still a child, live your childhood, by playing a game of Flags. Flags is a specific version of Capture the Flag that was created in Malmo back in the early ‘90s. You may recall a large group of kids playing Flags at the playground every night at 19:00 for much of the decade.

17:00 - late // Cash Bar // Celebration TentTicket RequiredAt 17:00 the ticketed portion of the evening will commence with the opening of a cash bar.

18:00 and 19:00 // 50 Years of Volunteers // Celebration TentTicket RequiredHear from some of the amazing people who have contributed to Malmo Community over the past 50 years. Dream about the next 50!

20:00 // Music and Dancing // Celebration TentIf you know of a DJ that lives in Malmo - please contact us! We want this party to be rockin’!

22:30 // Outdoor Movie // Celebration TentBring your lawn furniture and your sleeping bags, stay up late, and watch the new real life Cinderella movie, outside in the park! You may even catch a glimpse of a few stars, constellations, and planets.

20:30 - 09:00 // Camp Out Slumber Party // Malmo ParkPitch your tent in the field and stay the night!

Schedule of Events - Sunday, June 7, 2015

09:00 // Pancake Breakfast // Celebration TentA number of Malmo Community’s past presidents will be flipping reasonably priced pancakes for breakfast, just seconds away from your tent if you joined us for the camp out!

11:00 // Closing Ceremonies // Celebration TentWe’ll close out the celebrations with an anniversary cake and a huge thank you to all of Malmo’s volunteers of the past 50 years.